IAM RoadSmart has welcomed a possible toughening up of the penalties for not using seatbelts in cars, saying it’s the most obvious and direct way of saving lives in road crashes. Today (19 July) the Department of Transport announced this…
Survey finds over 70% would get the jitters in a car that drives itself.
While the car industry invests billions into the development of self-driving cars, a survey by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has found that drivers have other ideas – with over 70% saying they would not feel safe travelling in one.…
Self driving cars? Hang on a second
Nic Fasci was kind enough to come to Guildford last year for the AGM – if you missed his talk about self driving cars you missed a real treat and a clear insight into the wonderful world of vehicle automation.…
Blanket ban on pavement parking could leave thousands without a parking space.
A blanket ban on pavement parking could lead to a need for thousands of new car parking spaces that towns and cities are simply not equipped to provide, warns IAM RoadSmart. The warning has come after the House of Commons…
Get caravanning: tips from IAM RoadSmart
With another bank holiday on the horizon, there will be more people dusting off their caravan and packing for the long weekends. IAM RoadSmart has partnered up with the Caravan and Motorhome Club to offer some advice for a successful holiday trip.…
More than 11,000 drivers hold licences legally despite having 12 penalty points or more
IAM RoadSmart has expressed its frustration that six years after calling for action, more than 11,000 drivers a year are still being legally allowed on the roads with 12 or more points on their licences. The issue was brought back…
Graham Ranshaw wins the Fred Welch Rose Bowl
On Saturday 27th April, GAM Chairman, Graham Ranshaw, was awarded the prestigious Fred Welch Rose Bowl in recognition for all his work for IAM RoadSmart. The trophy is awarded nationally to the car member who, in the opinion of the…
Dealing with vulnerable road users: tips from IAM RoadSmart
As we make the same commute every day to work and back, we can get used to seeing pedestrians on the streets, motorcyclists on the road and even a few cyclists appearing now that the season is changing. But this…
Congratulations to Jeremy Brookes
Congratulations from all at GAM to Jeremy who passed his advanced driving test this morning, 5th April 2019!
Congratulations again
Last Sunday we were delighted to welcome back three of our newest and youngest members, Lizzy Olisa, Jess Harridge and Katie Stacey to the Sunday runs, who all recently passed their Advanced Driving test, aged 21, 19 and 18 respectively.…